And as Kerpen has demonstrated again and again – most recently with a shimmering, mineral, impeccably-balanced “one star” 1990 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese I tasted with him last summer – his wines can go the distance. Fresh lime, lemon, and apple are the principle themes on the nose and palate of Kerpen’s well-stuffed 2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese trocken. Cooling herbal notes in the finish help add a sense of refreshment; 12.5% alcohol acts like 11.5%; and the wine’s palpable sense of extract does not preclude a sense of lift in the finish. This should perform well for at least 4-5 years. While Martin Kerpen’s extensive array of dry Rieslings from 2007 is not on quite the superlative order of their immediate predecessors, his residually sweet wines are again highly successful.Importer: Terry Theise Estate Selections, imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Inc., Syosset, NY; tel (516) 677-9300